by Oluwatobi Soyombo “Technical know-how does not guarantee business success…” The Nigerian technology industry witnessed a good number of tech start-ups this year. For a country that has just begun to understand and embrace the huge potentials of technology, the start-ups figures are not discouraging. While I sing the praises of this development, I cannot but... Read More
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by Wilfred Okiche Some of these folks have been around forever but 2011 was the year they really blew up. From sultry actresses to thighs that just won’t quit, we present our list of the ten entertainment/lifestyle revelations of the year. In no particular order Tiwa Savage Ms Savage was all over the place this... Read More
by Chi Ibe On the heels of his Capital Dreams’ XYZ directed video for ‘Champagne and Rum’, fast rising rapper, A-Q releases a track performed over Wande Coal’s “Been long you saw me” beat produced by Don Jazzy. A-Q is also giving away five (5) ‘God Bless the Hustle’ low price T Shirts via his... Read More
by Chi Ibe Sigma Emperor Magazine brings you the perfect holiday gift and companion as another issue is released just before Christmas. This issue tagged ‘SKOOL OF D NU BREEDZ’ has the three major proponents of the new movement, leading millions of young men and women with their talent and music. On the cover are: rap poster... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Alex Uriesi has emerged winner of The Martini Male Model Search 2011. The event took place at the Raddison Blu Hotel,Victoria Island, with Uti Nwachukwu and Adora Oleh as hosts. The guests included Basket Mouth, Goldie, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Guy Bruce, Tiwa Savage, Davido and Mai. Photos: Hycentt Iyerosah and James Amuta Company
by Hauwa Gambo To enable more participants from across the country, the Central Working Committee has announced a seven-day extension to the deadline for registration for the Nigeria Symposium on Governance for Young & Emerging Leaders, which is courtesy of The Future Awards. Successful nominees will be contacted no later than 48 hours after the deadline.... Read More
by The James Amuta Company What: Finale of the Lagos Captains Cup 2011 When: 17 December, 2011 Where: The Grey Goose lounge, Lagos
by The James Amuta Company The first edition of the Escudo Rojo Carnival took place on 18 December at the famous Oke-Arin market in the busy open market district of Lagos Island, entertaining traders, shoppers, bystanders, and commuters stuck in the Lagos traffic with a colourful display of dance, circus performances, and music. Tourists, shop-owners,... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo The third edition of Open-Mic Theatre held on the 3 December 2011 at the Life House. The theme for the evening was ‘Nigerian Theatre Classics’. It was such a delight to see some of the best of Nigeria’s established and emerging actors do justice to some of our favourite classics. Excerpts from... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: Soul Friday With Kween When: Friday, 16 December Where: Swe Bar & Lounge
by Stanley Azuakola Drama as budget is unveiled For those who missed last week’s budget presentation at the National Assembly, here’s a recap. It began with a Christian opening prayer by a senator who pleaded for God’s mercy on both the budget presenter and the listeners for the “bull about to be said and heard.”... Read More
By ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Editor’s Note: ‘The Birdies’ are a spoof awards to end the year on an exciting note. There is no award ceremony. There are no plaques. Let’s just have a ‘lil fun! Nominations have opened in ‘The Birdies’ 2012! And this competition will be coordinated by two tweeters, @TweetOracle and @OfficialKaphone, who... Read More
by Chi Ibe According to a press statement from the Copyright Association of Nigeri (COSON), “the premises of the National Theatre in Lagos wore a festive look on Tuesday, 13 December as musicians and stakeholders in the music industry attended the 1st Annual General Meeting of the Copyright Society of Nigeria, the nation’s sole approved... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: Jay’s Search When: Friday, 16 December. Where: The Grand Ball Room, Oriental Hotel.
by Seyi Lawal The Side view style awards took place on 17 December at the Blowfish hotel, Victoria Island Lagos. The list of winners include: Musician of the Year- 2face Idibia Most Stylish Female- Genevieve Nnaji Best Actress- Genevieve Nnaji Creative of the Year- Uche Eze (BellaNaija) Breakthrough Talent- Ifeanyi Dike JR Best Makeup Artist-... Read More
by Yemi Olowu 2011 has been a huge year and with a couple of weeks left in our calendar we look back at some big events that shaped this year. There were some pretty good moments from Broadway to runways, Music awards and model competitions, the frequency of events seemed endless and we followed every single... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The benefit fashion show and fundraiser will take place on Friday 23 December 2011 at the Four Points Hotel Oniru. It is aimed at increasing awareness and raising funds to help curb the spread of both breast and cervical cancer. Tagged Fashion Fantasia! the event is set up by Leading Ladies Nigeria; an organisation... Read More
Just days after a YouTube video showing the general overseer of the Living Faith Church (aka Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo, slap a female church member during a deliverance service went viral and sparked a global outrage, another YouTube video has emerged. Despite social media protestations by adherents that he apologised for the incident, this video in... Read More
By Joy Ehonwa This week ended with Amaka getting arrested yet again, and this time it appears to be for real. Earlier, Detective Sankey’s trick was exposed, and we had hoped that the fight against the crafty Detective would bring Amaka and Angela closer together, but from the look of things, that’s not about to... Read More
by Chi Ibe I.C.E consists of 3 acts namely Ernest, Clems and Sam, the group started in 2001 using the initials of their names to build a brand. Their style of music varies from Hip-hop, R’n’B, techno, highlife, to Afro pop. Their new track is titled ‘Song for My Queen.’ I.C.E recently finished the recording... Read More
Kicker: It is now a cliche, but it is still true – They will no longer patiently wait for salvation, they will enforce it. By Stanley Azuakola “Nothing good is happening,” declared an exasperated blogger in late 2009, at the peak of a very uncertain period in Nigeria’s chequered history. He was... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Vogue Italia editor, Franca Sozzani slams the Pope In her own words which can be found on Vogue Italia website: “Pope Benedict XVI goes to Africa and speaks about the value of women, the need for their emancipation, and the importance of achieving equality between men and women. Holy Father, wouldn’t it be... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Only last week, we got wind that actress/producer Oby Edozien got married at the Ikoyi registry to nineties pop sensation, Alex O in a very quiet ceremony. While a lot of you may be familiar with Edozien from her ‘Save our souls’ movie released last year, you might need help recalling Alex... Read More
Compiled by ‘Ifreke Inyang Who said what last week? “This budget is a stepping-stone to the transformation of our economy and country in our walk to economic freedom.“ – President Goodluck Jonathan. “What I can tell you is that the relationship 9ice had with Toni Payne produced a child. For this reason, the presence of... Read More
Compiled by ‘Ifreke Inyang MONDAY *Twelve al-Qaeda militants have broken out of a prison in the southern Yemeni city of Aden, officials say. *The captain of a Chinese fishing boat stabs two South Korean coast guards, killing one and injuring another. *A murder investigation begins after the discovery of the bodies of two adults and two... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The fourth season of the popular reality talent hunt show, MTN Project Fame has come to end with the audience favourite, 22-year-old Monica Ogah beating five other finalists: Roy, Ese, Ethel, Monica, Yvonne and Ruth to emerge winner. She will smile home with the star prize of 2.5 million Naira, a brand new Toyota RAV... Read More
It would have really been a boring year if we didn’t have scandals right? Our celebrity scandals list is a collection of every outrageous affair and notorious incident involving Nigeria’s most famous people. With Slapsgiving in our hearts! We begin with the most sensitive of them all, why it only just occurred a few days... Read More
What: FATE Foundation Event Where: Muson Centre When: 08 December, 2011
by Yemi Olowu Jewellery, stationary and even bedding sets make up total world domination for Hello Kitty, however, this time around, landing a double cover on ELLE Taiwan for the magazine’s 20th anniversary issue isn’t a kitty joke. We didn’t see it coming, the sexy kitten was brought to life in a pink feather dress and polka... Read More
by Seyi Lawal On Saturday, the place to be was at Austin ‘Jay jay’ Okocha’s ‘Club 10’ where Senegalese born hip hop star, Akon and former Dru Hill lead singer, Sisqo partied at the unveiling of a new energy drink called Cintron. Cintron hits Nigerian markets today and it’s brand ambassadors include Akon, Osaze Odemwingie and Genevieve Nnaji. Akon also seized... Read More
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